How to Carve a Watermelon Tea Pot

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Using an oblong or round watermelon

   Place the remaining larger "ring" on the serving plate to act as a base and place the whole watermelon on top of it, cut side down. , Scoop out the watermelon flesh using a melon baller, and set aside. , Use the round end piece for the Teapot cover.
   
   Make decorative cuts in the rind with a melon baller and fill holes with melon balls , Scoop out the red flesh.
   
   Make decorative cuts in the rind of the handle piece with a melon baller and fill with melon balls.
   
   You may need to trim the spout and handle pieces so they fit flat against the melon.
   
   Attach with sturdy, round toothpicks
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   Step 2: slice off a piece approximately 1 ½ inches down on the stem end.

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   Step 3: Cut the small

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   Step 4: round cover handle out of the center of this piece by using a small round cookie cutter

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   Step 5: or cut by hand.

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   Step 6: Slice off approximately 4 inches (10.2 cm) from the other end of the watermelon and set aside.

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   Step 7: Slice the 4-inch thick watermelon piece in half

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   Step 8: lengthwise

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   Step 9: making two 2-inch round pieces.

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    Step 10: Lay the remaining melon slice down and cut in half

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    Step 11: making the handle and spout out of each half.

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